Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadTerrell County, Georgia · 2.1 Miles Northwest of G · Structure no. 000000027350030
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Melton Mill Road over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.